JUPITER, Fla. (March 1, 2013) – Jupiter Medical Center is offering community members some “sound advice they can sleep on,” with a week-long lecture series in recognition of National Sleep Awareness Week, March 3-10, 2013.

An estimated 50-70 million American adults suffer from a sleep disorder. The lecture series at Jupiter Medical Center aims to educate attendees about sleep apnea, how certain health conditions affect sleep, as well as showcase the newest equipment and services available. Lectures begin March 4:

Sleep Center CPAP Equipment Fair
Come and see the latest CPAP and BiPAP systems, masks and accessories in one place in one evening. Local and national dealers, manufacturers and providers of PAP equipment and masks will display and demonstrate their latest systems and services.

Treating Sleep Apnea Without A Mask
CPAP is not the only answer to treating sleep apnea. Join us for an informative discussion about alternative treatment options, including the effectiveness of dental appliances.

Lunch & Learn: How Diabetes & Weight Gain Affect Sleep
Join us for an informative lunch and learn about how effectively treating sleep apnea and getting adequate sleep can help you lose weight and reduce your risk and severity of diabetes. A complimentary screening for sleep apnea and diabetes will be held at 11:30 a.m. (lecture begins at noon).

Jupiter Medical Center’s Sleep Center is the only hospital-based facility in Palm Beach and Martin counties accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The Sleep Center provides a comprehensive program specifically designed to evaluate and treat all types of sleep-related disorders with quality care and commitment. For more information, visit www.jupitermed.com/sleep-center or call (561) 744-4478.